Rivers state magistrate court rules pdf

These rules may be cited as the court of appeal rules, 2002, and shall come into operation, subject to the transitional provisions contained in rule 1. Citation and interpretation order 2 place of instituting and trials of suits 1. The rules apply to all civil cases in magistrate court and supplement, and in designated instances, supersede the statutory procedures set forth in chapter 50 of the wv code. When the magistrate rules are silent on a procedural matter, the rules of civil procedure for circuit courts must be applied. Rules of civil procedure for the magistrate courts rules. Supreme court chief justice the honorable full name chief justice united states supreme court united states supreme court building one first street, n.

High court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2012 order 1 citation, application and interpretation of high court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2012 1. District means a district into which the state is divided for the purposes of any law or law under which a magistrates court is. The court is 21 asked to decide whether micron, having already searched rivers email, hard drive, and phone, 22 should be compelled to also search 1 shared drives and servers to which rivers had access, and 23 2 custodians with whom rivers may have shared intel information. These rules to be read with magistrates court general rules 2005 4. On august 19, 2011, rivers filed a complaint in the district court of colorado alleging that defendant james hartmann, a statecourt judge, violated his constitutional rights under the first, fourth, fifth, and fourteenth amendments. Procedure ri district court and traffic tribunal case law. Rivers state high court civil procedure rules 2010. Magistrates courts act 32 of 1944i namibia superior courts. Pdf form 4 minor case claim word form 5 claim for recovery of possession of real property pdf. Judicial office holders to whom these rules apply 4. The federal revenue court as federal high court was then called was established by the federal revenue act 1973 1973 no. Rules 2017 made by the magistrates court in accordance with the magistrates court act 2004 section 39.

These notes contain guidance on using the form for preparation for trial in a magistrates court that is prescribed for use in connection with the rules in part 3. I bozimo ofr for the invitation to me to address this conference of areashariacustomary court judgesdirectors and inspectors of areashariacustomary courts on the topic an overview of the jurisdiction of. Civil procedure in the magistrates courts lexisnexis sa. Proper forms of address for clerkship letters courtaddressee cover letter and envelope salutation line dear. The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. Electronic pdf copies are available in singles, groups or as a compendium for a fee. Suits relating to land and property distained or seized 2. Magistrates court civil rules 1992 sa updated to include amendment 43 gazetted 15 november 2012 being magistrates court civil rules govt. I thank the administrator of the national judicial institute, the hon.

The new court of appeal rules, 2016 has come with some modifications. Civil procedure in the magistrates courts provides a useful commentary on the interpretation of the magistrates courts act and rules. The purpose of the rules is to help resolve cases in a just, speedy, and inexpensive manner. Queensland civil and administrative tribunal qcat claims listed by registry. Originating application that may be commenced in lagos state 3.

The small claims procedure was established to provide easy access to an informal, inexpensive and speedy resolution of simple debt recovery disputes in the magistrate courts. Edo state high court of justice is situated in sapele road, it is a superior court of record and has 28 judicial divisions and together with the magistrate courts and area courts carry out judicial functions of the judiciary in the state. Rivers state high court civil procedure rules 2010 pdf. It shall state that the affidavit was sworn before the commissioner or other officer. It therefore does not include any changes made by correction slips issued after it was published. Magistrates court civil procedure rules 2009 law institute of. Home types of casescivil mattersmagistrates court civil proceedings rules 2005 forms. Application of these rules part 2 claims generally 6. These rules may be cited as the magistrate courts civilprocedure rules.

Defendant means any person against whom a complaint or charge is made. Proceedings in cases or other matters before the court on the effective date of these rules will be governed by these rules unless, in a particular case, the court determines that. The fct high court as one of the judicial body of the federal capital territory judiciary, is established by section. Defendant argued that the trial magistrate at the rhode island traffic tribunal erred in questioning the witness. River, to the southeastern corner of the farm zwartkloof. As adopted january 21, 1911, and as subsequently amended by the people in general and special elections.

The magistrates courts act 32 of 1944 and the magistrate court rules promulgated thereunder, prescribe the procedure, the time limits, and the forms to be used in the magistrates courts. Federal law, federal courts, and binding and persuasive. Supreme court by section 4 of the judicature rules of court act, the following rules are hereby made. High court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2004. The judiciary of rivers state is a branch of the government of rivers state that has sole authority and responsibility for the interpretation and application of the states laws as well as the adjudication of disputes or controversies. Application to magistrates court or crown court to state. That is, personal service, but where personal service is not possible, a copy. Updates for 12 months print and mobile are included in the price. Civil affidavitapplication for ejectment eviction claim and delivery notice of appeal affidavit for change of venue authorization for nonlawyer representative. For the purpose of holding magistrates courts, the state is divided into districts as follows. Magistrate court practice by dan fowler rules of civil procedure for magistrate courts pursuant to the authority granted it by wv code 50116, the supreme court of appeals has adopted rules of civil procedure for magistrate courts. The rivers state customary court of appeal is a court of justice of second instance that has appellate and supervisory jurisdiction over matters of customary law in rivers state.

Magistrates court consolidated civil practice directions. Civil procedure in the magistrates courts is a subscription based product including both the printed looseleaf and lexismobile publications. Magistrates courts amendment act 63 of 1976 rsa rsa gg 5120. High court of rivers state civil procedure rules contents order 1 application and interpretation rule pages 1. Interpretation of terms order 2 place of institution and trial of suits 1. There are different forms for appealing from a magistrates court to the crown court under criminal procedure rules part 63, or from the crown court to the court of.

The administrative rules for the magistrate courts of west virginia became effective on july 1, 1988. The rules of civil procedure for the magistrate courts of west virginia became effective on july 1, 1988. These rules supplement, and in designated instances supersede, the statutory procedures set forth in chapter 50 of the west virginia code. Magistrates court civil proceedings rules 2005 table of provisions part 1 preliminary 1. Application of rules these rules apply to all civil cases in the magistrate courts of the state of west virginia. Supreme court has the final say in all matters relating to federal questions of law. The judicial conduct magistrates rules 2014 coming into force 18th august 2014 contents part 1 general 1. A b in loba v akereja 4 in the south east and southsouth i would discuss the jurisdiction of customary courts in anambra state and in the southsouth, the jurisdiction of customary courts in rivers state jurisdiction is the life blood of any adjudication.

Court calendar magistrates court pine rivers 2017 author. These rules apply to all civil cases in the magistrate courts of the state of west virginia. The magistrates courts civil procedure rules arrangement of rules order 1 commencement of proceedings rules 1. Magistrates courts act 32 of 1944 legal assistance centre. Iyayilamikanra, dssrs is the chief judge of rivers state.

Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information. The hours of magistrate court in each county shall be approved by the supervising circuit judge and submitted, in written form, to the. Magistrates court rules 1992 criminal pre actions 532018. As the supreme court has explained, it is the supreme courts responsibility to say what the law means, and once the court has spoken, it is the duty of other courts to respect that understanding of the governing rule of law. Commencement these rules come into operation as follows a part 1 on the day on which these rules are published in the gazette. Nations in southwest africa act 56 of 1954 to state any reference in. Derrick and the northwestern national bank of minneapolis, to show. This edition contains a consolidation of the following laws. Here are the websites for those rules you can also get a copy of the local rules at any clerks office. Magistrates court civil proceedings rules 2005 forms. The magistrates courts civil procedure rules 2009 arrangement of rules order 1 commencement of proceedings rules 1. Latest available revised original as made this item of legislation is only available to download and view as pdf. Citation these rules are the magistrates court rules amendment rules 2017.

Use this form only for an application to the court to state a case for the opinion of the high court on a question of law or jurisdiction, under criminal procedure rule 64. United states district court middle district of florida. Following rule 614 of the rhode island rules of evidence, the district court held that a trial magistrate asking witnesses questions is proper. While discussing with a colleague, who feels that only cosmetic changes have been made to the rules, i felt it wise to have a look and share some of my own findings in this post. This is the original pdf of the as made version that was used to publish the official printed copy. More resources for the magistrates courts rules 1981. Procedure when magistrate personally interested in case before him. The court was renamed the federal high court by section 228 1 and 230 2 of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, 1979. The practice direction applies in the magistrate courts designated as small claims courts and by the high court, when sitting over appeals from the small claims courts. She was appointed into the fct judiciary in march 2015. Welcome to the official website of federal high court. Originating application that may be commenced in lagos state. Her lordship had her primary education in ibadan and secondary education in lagos and obtained her first school leaving certificate fslc in 1966 and the west african school certificate wasc in 1972.

Currency means coins, notes and other legal tender. Mahoney, justice of the peace of credit river township, scott county, minnesota, and jerome daly, counsel for plaintiff in an action brought by one leo zurn against one roger d. Donald peterson, acting for the minnesota supreme court, directed martin v. The original document will then be returned to the persons in custody.